Strategic Procurement Lead, Global Operations

KLA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Procurement & Supply Management leader in Singapore to drive daily purchasing, supplier management, and cost optimization across cross-functional teams. You will shape procurement strategy, manage key KPIs, and mentor a growing team to deliver high-quality materials on time.

You will collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering and Finance to support business priorities, implement process improvements, and advance digital initiatives within procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in supply chain, procurement, business or engineering.
• 5+ years of purchasing/procurement/supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily purchasing activities to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and services.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders within authorized limits.
• Monitor inventory levels, supplier lead times, and demand forecasts to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Coordinate with Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Logistics to support business objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and conduct supplier evaluations and negotiations.
• Coach and develop purchasing team, set performance goals, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Procurement processes

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KLA is seeking a Procurement & Supply Management leader in Singapore to drive daily purchasing, supplier management, and cost optimization across cross-functional teams. You will shape procurement strategy, manage key KPIs, and mentor a growing team to deliver high-quality materials on time.

You will collaborate with Planning, Operations, Engineering and Finance to support business priorities, implement process improvements, and advance digital initiatives within procurement.